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Off the Street Club volunteer challenges young members to a game of Mancala during the Club’s first 3rd Thursday event of the 2014-15 term at its west Garfield headquarters, 25 N. Karlov Ave. on Oct. 16. Off the Street Club, Chicago’s longest running boys and girls club, provides “casual joy” to local youth and has served as a community staple since 1900.

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Off The Street Club’s Third Thursdays Chicago's West Side Youth

For the first time this school year, on Oct. 16, Off The Street Club (OTSC), a non-profit foundation that provides a safe haven for youth to, opened its doors to approximately 300 club members, mentors and volunteers during its monthly, 3rd Thursday mentoring program, at its west Garfield headquarters, 25 N. Karlov Ave.